If you want to be a writer, you first have to be a reader.
So says Sarah Miller, who will visit Rodman Public Library at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29 as part of Rodman Public Library’s Fogle Author Series.
“Read,” in fact, was the one-word answer Miller gave when asked what advice she would give to an aspiring writer.
Meet Marcie Fitzelle, a member of our Children's Department staff, who has been with Rodman Public Library for 11 years.
Here are some things to know about Marcie:
What is your favorite part about your job?
Interacting with the children, especially during Storytime and Family Fun Night.
What is your favorite color?
Purple.
Rodman Public Library’s popular children’s Halloween party will be held Saturday, October 15 at the Main Library. Open to families with children of all ages, the fun will include a craft, treats, games and more. Families can stop by the Children’s Department anytime between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. to take part in the fun. Costumes are not mandatory, but they are encouraged. No Registration is necessary.
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to attend a special Zombie Nerf Night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13.
Teens should assemble in the Main Library auditorium at 5:00 p.m. for the after-hours event to get “zombified.”
Participants may bring in their own Nerf weapons or use some provided by the library. The library will also provide Nerf darts.
Maker Monday crafters will create a pumpkin candy dishes when they meet Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in Rodman Public Library’s Main Auditorium.
Do you know your food?
Just like humans, each type of vegetable is unique. Every type of whole-food offers your body different possible health benefits.
Hot Pots Storytime at Rodman Branch Library is back.
Held at both the Branch Library and at Hot Pots, two sessions are planned, including one on Wednesday, September 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m, and another on Saturday, October 1 from 11 a.m. to noon.
All authors will appear in the Main Auditorium at Rodman Public Library and books will be available for purchase. Authors will also sign the books at the conclusion of their presentations.
Registration is required to attend each Fogle Author Series program.
JANICE HISLE
Saturday, Sept. 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Rodman Public Library will have an issue on the November 8 ballot.
Voters in the Alliance City Schools and Marlington Local Schools will decide Issue 3, which is a 1.5-mill, 10-year renewal levy. There are no new taxes associated with the levy, which accounts for 35 percent of Rodman Public Library’s overall funding.
More than 80 percent of Ohio’s 251 public libraries have local tax levies to supplement funding from the state of Ohio’s Public Library Fund.
Due to a power outage, Rodman Public Library is closed.
The Branch Library is still open, but there is no internet service, so WiFi and public computers will not be available.
Of course, even though our building is closed today, your library card is always at work.
The Alliance Vinyl Club will take on a bluesy vibe in April.
The group will welcome special guest J.J. Vicars when it gathers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at Rodman Public Library.
The guitar-slinger and singer is well known among Blues fans in and around the Carnation City, having built a following playing around the area for the last decade and winning the 2017 Northeast Ohio Blues Challenge.
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 6 when children, ages 6-12, are invited to come to the Main Library and decorate their own spring basket and maybe receive a treat to put inside.
All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library.
Registration is required.
Rodman Public Library and Hot Pots are teaming up for an Egg-Cellent storytime in April.
Two sessions are planned, including one on Wednesday, April 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and another on Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to noon.
